purlees

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1. NP burn out, needing a change.

   purlees posted a topic in General Nursing

   I've been practicing as an FNP for almost 3 years now and I am burning out. I am not liking primary care. It's just too much. I rather know a lot about one thing, than trying to be good at everything. I really abhor filling out and signing disabil...

2. University of Hawaii-MEPN PROGRAM...anyone heard about it?

   purlees replied to starangel2's topic in Hawaii

   I am not here to advertise for the program. I will say it's definitely hard work and requires a lot of maturity and commitments. While most of us have good critical thinking skills, some I made me wondered how did they got in. Anyhow to respond to ...

3. University of Hawaii-MEPN PROGRAM...anyone heard about it?

   purlees replied to starangel2's topic in Hawaii

   If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all. BSN students are hating MEPN because we finish in a year, rather than three years. Whether you graduate from from a BSN or MEPN program, it's hard to find a job regardless anywhere. ...

4. University of Hawaii-MEPN PROGRAM...anyone heard about it?

   purlees replied to starangel2's topic in Hawaii

   pretend it's a job interview. Review those questions and be clear and affirmative on why you choose a certain specialty. Although this may sounds direct, but a GPA below 3.0 does not meet the university's graduate standing. Only undergraduate GPA w...

5. University of Hawaii-MEPN PROGRAM...anyone heard about it?

   purlees replied to starangel2's topic in Hawaii

   if you have a 3.0 or above you are fine. finish your prereqs and pass you'll be ok.

6. University of Hawaii-MEPN PROGRAM...anyone heard about it?

   purlees replied to starangel2's topic in Hawaii

   Hi all: There is a discussion board on the "UH Manoa MEPN" facebook page. Several current students have answered some of the concerns addressed on here. Financial Aid wise, the first year 99% loans subsidized/unsubsidized. As you gain GPA, you'll b...

7. University of Hawaii-MEPN PROGRAM...anyone heard about it?

   purlees replied to starangel2's topic in Hawaii

   Hi all... I am so happy many are you going to be a part of the MEPN Ohana. If you have any questions join us on facebook "UH Manoa MEPN" http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=118942686913&ref=ts We'll be doing the Honolulu AIDS Walk this year t...

8. University of Hawaii-MEPN PROGRAM...anyone heard about it?

   purlees replied to starangel2's topic in Hawaii

   Congratulations to those of you that have been accepted. It'll be a very hardworking year ahead. As a current MEPN student, I encourage you to travel and enjoy your time now. My classmates and I are excited to meet you during the orientation day t...

9. Ucsf Mepn Hopefuls Entering 2010

   purlees replied to calconurse's topic in Men

   hi everyone... good luck in the application process. I know how stressful it can be. I was in the same position last year. Don't limit yourself to only one school. In the end you'll be a nurse and perhaps advance to APRN. I applied to 4 schools (...

10. University of Hawaii Fast-Track Program

    purlees replied to kelsie*bear's topic in General Nursing

    I am in for ANP. I am sure if you work hard you will get in. Be consistent with your personal essay and my advice is to read it again before your interview (I did while I sat and waited for the interview). Queen's Medical has an excellent voluntee...

11. University of Hawaii Fast-Track Program

    purlees replied to kelsie*bear's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, has anyone been accepted to the MEPN program for Fall 2009? If so what specialty? Hope to chat soon :typing

12. Columbia University-ETP

    purlees replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate

    Congratulations to everyone who made it! I know you'll be great nurses taking care of patients around the word. I will be interviewing at my home school here in Hawaii for the MEPN-ANP (I like the price tag here, but was just curious to get off the ...

13. Columbia University-ETP

    purlees replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate

    Ok thank you for all of you who have been encouraging us who are still waiting. I went to the groceries store and got some fudge brownies to bake and have a movies night w/ friends. Good luck to those who are still waiting with me.

14. Columbia University-ETP

    purlees replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate

    Ok so it looks like people who have been accepted, all received their notification on Tuesday. No one got anything on Wednesday. Do all of you receive the error email along with your acceptance? Do all of you get a response from Oscar (FA guru)? So...

15. Columbia University-ETP

    purlees replied to jcarranz5's topic in Post Graduate

    I serioulsy lost sleep last night worrying about it! I started doubting myself as a candidate. I finished all the prereqs w/ only one B and the rest w/ As. I reread all my recommendation letters and went through my application. I tried yoga, gym, ...